“I hid the receipt in my chimney”: a couple wins the 10 million euro jackpot in the lottery just before Christmas

An unexpected gift a few hours before Christmas! A couple from Marne won a jackpot of 10 million euros in the lottery, indicates the FDJ in a press release.

These are occasional players who always bet on the same numbers – linked to birthday dates – during big jackpots. This time, thanks to a grid validated on December 9, luck smiled on them.

Work and travel in Polynesia

“When I realized I had won the jackpot, I immediately called my wife, testifies the lucky winner. She didn't believe me! We are just beginning to realize how lucky we are. While waiting to go to FDJ headquarters, I hid the receipt in my chimney. Thanks to this gain, I will be able to reduce my professional activity and finally rest.”

Before taking advantage of this enormous gain to travel to French Polynesia and do work on the house, the couple – who wish to remain anonymous – intend to make the most of the end-of-year celebrations.

“This year, we are going to use a caterer for the Christmas meal. On the menu, there will be foie gras, oysters, snails… We are also going to spoil all our loved ones.”